scamp

/skæmp/

Definitions

1. noun

A mischievous or troublesome child or young person.

“The scamp had pulled off the entire roll of toilet paper.”

2. noun

A person who habitually acts in a mischievous or deceitful way.

“The con artist was known as a scamp for swindling people out of their savings.”

3. verb

To play or behave in a mischievous or deceitful way.

“The kids scamped around the playground, causing chaos everywhere.”

Synonyms

  • imp
  • rascal

Antonyms

  • angel
  • goody